I got this book for free and it looked interesting. I assumed that it was fiction, but eh author wrote it as actual history. This actually made me laugh. There is essentially nothing in the book that is factual even though the author gives abundant citations. The book covers Chinese explorations of the Pacific OceanContinue reading “Dark Day Book Reviews”
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A garden and some skeletons
Sadly, the garden is done for the year, with the exception of herbs. Each garden got a layer of composted cow manure, then composted soil from our bins at the back fence. I am always amazed at the amount of soil that we get from composting non-weed garden waste and kitchen scraps. We must getContinue reading “A garden and some skeletons”
Getting caught up
We left Whitefish Point early in October because we had to be in Ann Arbor for an orchid talk I was giving. The north was rapidly becoming when we will see for much of the early winter. The Michigan holly is full of fruit. This is typically a good sign when when the Bohemian WaxwingsContinue reading “Getting caught up”
Humor to end the week
Only two weeks until the election brings an end to the editorial/political cartoon season. It makes me sad when they portray vultures as evil. Bombastic lies versus suave lies – regardless, they’re still lies. Fact checking has become, sadly a stable part of politics these days. Vultures sensing the brain dead. Oops, when ides clashContinue reading “Humor to end the week”
Watching Tsuchinshan-Atlas
Sunset at Whitefish Point, about an hour before we started looking for the comet. The Moon rose to the east. It was a full Moon, called the hunters Moon. Hopefully, the light from the Moon woul;dn’t hamper our ability to see the comet. Looking WSW we were finally able to see the comet. What aContinue reading “Watching Tsuchinshan-Atlas”
Full Moon at Whitefish Point
This is the Moon setting this morning at Whitefish Point. Since we do not have shades in our bedroom, whenever the Moon is in the western sky it’s like turning on the lights in the middle of the night. That’s why I use a sleep-mask. Shortly after the Moon set it was time for sunrise.Continue reading “Full Moon at Whitefish Point”
Changing weather and a book
What a difference between sunrise and sunset. As the day progressed, the wind picked up and it became cooler. The next couple of days are looking windy and cooler. Susan spent the late morning and early afternoon working on the habitat restoration site. Here’s Susan in her Fish & Wildlife Volunteer jacket and hat. InContinue reading “Changing weather and a book”
Whitefish Point. and memories
I’m sitting and writing on a cool (40F) morning thin king about friends and relatives in Canada who have been celebrating Thanksgiving, which is celebrated there on Columbus Day. In a way I am also celebrating the day. Thoughts and memories are flooding me at the moment. There are so many people that I wantContinue reading “Whitefish Point. and memories”
The past few moth nights in Ann Arbor
In late August we had a moth night at Black Pond Woods. We had a large group of people and some interesting insects. We had three sheets set up and the “lighthouse.” The “lighthouse” is an Ikea portable wardrobe with the Lep-led inside with a power source. The jakery power source will last all nightContinue reading “The past few moth nights in Ann Arbor”
Whitefish Point arrival October
The garden is almost done for the season. Tomato plants and green beans have been taken out. Lots of canning done – tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, green tomato chutney and apple sauce (from apples we got at the Farmers Market). So, it was time to head north As we headed north on I-75 we couldContinue reading “Whitefish Point arrival October”
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